Portable Fabric Play/Rest Area For Babies Converting Into A Tote

ABSTRACT

A portable fabric play/rest area when opened, converting into a tote, able to carry small toys, books and other accessories when closed. This design provides a soft, clean surface for a child when opened, transforming into a tote with the pull of two draw cords when closed. While in tote configuration, there are two pockets, each diametrically opposed to one another, allowing convenience for stowing materials such as keys, sunglasses, snacks, etc.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

No benefits of any other application are being claimed as none were found that are related.

STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Baby blankets are commonly used to rest a baby upon, and totes are widely used to transport items. The Portable Fabric Play/Rest Area For Babies Converting Into A Tote is a combination of the two, offering a recognizable, portable area, with the ability to quickly gather and easily transport small toys, books, and other child accessories. Unlike any product out there the Portable Fabric Play/Rest Area For Babies Converting Into A Tote is unique in its class. It's not a changing pad, does not have complicated folding procedures and has the ability to swiftly transform from a soft blanket into a useful tote, allowing the transportation of a wide range of items and accessories.

The intended use for the Portable Fabric Play/Rest Area For Babies Converting Into A Tote is by parents on the GO, people who want their own transportable baby play area which quickly and easily converts into a tote bag providing the ability to carry baby items, toys, and assorted accessories. Whether at the park, in the office, awaiting a flight, or in the yard, the Portable Fabric Play/Rest Area For Babies Converting Into A Tote provides a nice, clean, welcoming area that a baby or toddler will recognize as their own. When it's time to move on, simply toss items onto the blanket, pull the draw cords, and the blanket is transformed into a convenient tote. The Portable Fabric Play/Rest Area For Babies Converting Into A Tote is ideal for children up to four years old, and is an encouraging way of teaching toddlers to be responsible for their belongings. The Portable Fabric Play/Rest Area For Babies Converting Into A Tote is designed as a baby, toy and accessory carrier.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

A portable fabric play/rest area when opened, converting into a tote, able to carry small toys, books and other items when closed. This design provides a soft, clean surface for a child when opened, transforming into a tote with the pull of two draw cords when closed.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF DRAWINGS

The accompanying drawing is included to provide further understanding for the Portable Fabric Play/Rest Area For Babies Converting To A Tote, as set forth in this specification.

FIG. 1 illustrates a top view of a portable play/rest area showing my new design. The diameter is 36″. Sewn around the circumference is a 1″ wide fabric sleeve containing a draw cord. There are two diametrically opposed openings in the draw cord sleeve allowing access to the draw cord, as well as two exterior pockets, each measuring 7″×9″.

FIG. 2 illustrates a front view of a tote showing my new design; the rear, right and left sides being mirror images. The tote measures 31″ in length and the handles are 17″.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

A portable blanket used as a play and/or rest area when opened, converting to a tote, able to carry small items including books and toys when closed. While open, the Portable Fabric Play/Rest Area For Babies Converting Into A Tote provides a soft, clean place for a baby or toddler to lay, sit and or play.

The shape is circular, 36″ in diameter, providing an area on which to place the child and their various accessories. The upper surface fabric is soft fleece, while the bottom surface fabric is water resistant. Both are made with washable fabrics to allow cleaning Sewn around the circumference is a 1″ wide fabric sleeve containing a draw cord. When tightened, the product converts from a flat two dimensional blanket shape, into a three dimensional tote. While in the flat blanket form, the draw cord remains retracted in the draw cord sleeve. There are two diametrically opposed openings in the draw cord sleeve allowing access to the draw cord. By tightening the designated half of the draw cord at a time, the transition from the flat blanket shape into the tote configuration is even.

Two flat webbing carrying handles are adjacent to the openings in the draw cord sleeve. These handles are 1″ thick and measure approximately 3″ wide by 17″ long. The base of the handles are sewn into exterior pockets centered over the draw cord access points, forming U-shaped handles. There are two pockets, each diametrically opposed to one another, measuring 7″ wide by 9″ high with a zipper to fasten. When the tote is in the flat blanket configuration, these handles are stowed in the pockets fastened by zippers and out of the way on the bottom surface.

In the tote configuration, the tote measures approximately 31″ long including the carrying handles. The excess draw cord that was used to tighten the tote converting into carrying mode, is simply inserted into the opening at the top of the tote. 

1. A portable baby blanket consisting of circular fabric shapes, including exterior pockets and a draw cord along the circumference allowing the blanket to be converted into a tote bag for the transportation of small items and accessories.
 2. The assembly of claim 1, including various diameters.
 3. The assembly of claim 1, consisting of various types of fabrics, and/or materials.
 4. The assembly of claim 1, including removable surfaces.
 5. The assembly of claim 1, including an added compartment for the cords to be tucked into while in tote form.
 6. The assembly of claim 1, including an added compartment for the webbing to be tucked into while in blanket form.
 7. The assembly of claim 1, including attaching points for shoulder straps. 